About this episode

Tony Leone discusses his experiences with various bands, the challenges of self-doubt, and his journey in the music scene.

Tony Leone has toured and recorded with bands like Ollabelle and Chris Robinson Brotherhood. He has also worked with a variety of musicians including Levon Helm, Phil Lesh, Anders Osborne, Lou Donaldson and others. In September 2020 he joined the legendary band Little Feat. Tony is active on the New York City jazz scene where you can catch his quintet at famous clubs like Ornithology and Smalls Jazz Club In this episode, Tony talks about: Adapting to different musical scenarios Being honest about styles of music you want to play Playing with Little Feat and learning the catalogue The realities of self doubt Spending time & double drumming with Levon Helm Following in his father’s footsteps The duality of jazz and classic rock that shaped him Studying with Art Taylor Fronting his own jazz group in NY ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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